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Teesdale School and Sixth Form

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Teesdale School and Sixth Form

Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
691
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.2%
Attainment 8
49.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
49.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.3%
EBacc APS
4.51
EBacc 9-5
25.8%
EBacc 9-4
39.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.14
A*-A Grades
20.0%
A*-B Grades
48.0%
AAB+ %
11.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 37 students entered

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About Teesdale School and Sixth Form

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. The school has around 691 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Teesdale School and Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Teesdale School and Sixth Form

What is Teesdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Teesdale School and Sixth Form's latest exam results?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Teesdale School and Sixth Form located?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Barnard Castle, County Durham (DL12 8HH).
How many pupils attend Teesdale School and Sixth Form?
Teesdale School and Sixth Form has around 691 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Teesdale School and Sixth Form with other schools?
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